Section 4. Design engaging and effective CAC meetings

Recommended best practices are followed by suggestions and examples from CACs.

Design meetings that support the principles of trauma informed care.

• Resource: Hosting a Meeting Using Principles of Trauma Informed Care
• Resource: Hosting a Virtual Meeting Using Trauma Informed Care Principles

Design meeting agendas that are relevant and engaging to all members.

• Use a rapid feedback process to assess CAC member engagement on meeting topics.
• Include an agenda item for CAC members to share upcoming events, resources and other updates relevant to CAC members.
• Build in more time for conversations and discussions vs. formal presentations.
• Consider using alternative voting processes, such as “five finger voting" or “fist to five":
• 0: No go! Serious concerns
• 1: Serious reservations, prefer to resolve concerns before supporting it
• 2: Some concerns but will go along with it
• 3: Support the idea
  
• 4: Strong support but will not champion it
• 5: Absolutely! And willing to champion it
• Resource: PacificSource Central Oregon CAC Meeting Packet
  

CAC Best Practices Handbook contents

1. Establish a clear structure and guiding principles
   
2. Recruit members to join the CAC
   
3. Support CAC members to succeed
4. Design engaging and effective CAC meetings
   
5. Help CAC members see their value